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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1913
Page
2
Edmund R. Rhodes son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Rhodes leaves Corry this morning for Erie to join the Nultone Co at their Erie branch plant as a machine jan. He has extensive mechanical experience from Rex Co and is expected to be a capable mechanician for the corset company.
Chicago October 18 United Press reports Johnson the negro pugilist was convicted on seven counts and sentenced to one year. He escaped to France prompting the bail forfeiture order. Federal authorities move to seize Chicago saloon property and seek French cooperation to seize Johnson’s personal assets to satisfy the bond.
Corry Grange met Saturday to discuss the proposed Pitty Million bond issue. A fixed date was set for November 18 at Johnson's story hall with Frank N. Moore of Bradford as speaker if available. committee members were named to arrange details and invite public questions.
The Corry City Electric Lighting Company explains yesterday’s service absence due to a new sixty foot steel stack at the plant in the third ward. Weber states work finished by evening and a new hundred horsepower boiler will be installed this week. Power house improvements near completion. spring plans call for a full, permanent upgrade and extensive new equipment at the site.
A lively fight occurred around six on Saturday night on MIN Street between a local horseman who tried to drive his vehicle into a barrier and a supervising worker in charge. The driver, intoxicated, faced the foreman and attempted to strike with a weapon, prompting the foreman to intervene. The boss seized a whip and broke it, causing damage. no court action was reported.
Corry I O O F members plan to travel to Erie for the 64th Encampment of the Patriarchs Militant and related events. They depart by special train, arrive in time for the parade and pageant, with a grand lodge meeting planned in the evening.
Public school parents received the first monthly reports of student work under the new administration. Superintendent Wilson and staff announce changes to the credit system and emphasize ensuring all families obtain the new report. The cards describe the new honor grade system and aim to satisfy pupils, parents, and teachers.
Manager Parker of the Library of offered one of the best showy Saturday night that had been booked into the local theater. Stop Thief presented by Cohan and Harris with a high class company proved equal to its fine reputation. Despite a small crowd, those who saw the laugh producer declared it the best ever. The stage setting was elegant and the production was handled antantically. The troupe jumped here from Geneva New York. tomorrow they appear at Jamestown and Warren and Erie.
Corry residents report a pleasant late season stag party at Fred N Chambers cottage Waldholm. Attendees include H M Bonnell Corry H R Wells Erle John Carr Pitteburg Dr J H Foquet M Speer Eng George W Oberly. Two members F G Boyer and James T Hadley will miss the gathering due to prior commitments.
October 13 report states Harry Jones secretary of the Iron Workers of the World had his hearing postponed to November 6. He faces charges of unlawful transportation of dynamite and will be brought before the United States Commissioner. The federal grand jury convenes November 11.
A missive from George H. Thomas acknowledges a $250 claim settlement under an Avoident Policy via local agent M F Coyle in Reading Pennsylvania. The letter thanks the firm for courteous and prompt settlement and expresses appreciation for the handling of the claim.
Mr William has stored about ten barrels of cider at his home on North Contr street. He recently bought a farm near the city with several good apple trees. The bulk of the crop has been processed into cider and sold by the bushel. Apples are reported to be of good quality.
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